CANCELLED, ITINERARY DAY REDUCED BY 1

Days

15

Price from

$5,490AUD

Walking? Wilderness? Wildlife? Wine? Enjoy them all – along with pristine beaches and delicious food – on this active east coast adventure.

Explore Australia’s stunning east coast, taking in the iconic sights of Byron Bay, Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef, as you make your way from continental Sydney to tropical Cairns. Sample wine and cheese in the Hunter Valley, get up close to koalas at an animal hospital, splash about in pristine swimming holes, and cruise around the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays.

CANCELLED, ITINERARY DAY REDUCED BY 1

Walking? Wilderness? Wildlife? Wine? Enjoy them all – along with pristine beaches and delicious food – on this active east coast adventure.

Explore Australia’s stunning east coast, taking in the iconic sights of Byron Bay, Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef, as you make your way from continental Sydney to tropical Cairns. Sample wine and cheese in the Hunter Valley, get up close to koalas at an animal hospital, splash about in pristine swimming holes, and cruise around the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays.

Start

Sydney,
Australia

Finish

Cairns,
Australia

Destination

New South Wales,
Queensland

Style

Original

Theme

Explorer

Code

PVOSXX

Physical rating

Ages

Min
8

Group size

Min
4, Max
16

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Itinerary

Your East Coast Australia tour experience starts in Australia's Harbour City, the glittering jewel in the east coast's crown. Make your own way to our hotel, check in at reception, relax and get some sleep: the adventure begins tomorrow.

Meals Included

Meet your guide early this morning around 7am for a tour briefing, before hitting up a local café for breakfast. Then, set off to explore some of Sydney’s most beautiful spots on a walking tour, taking in the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Hop on the ferry to Watson’s Bay for lunch (fish and chips!), then walk along the towering coastal cliffs – keep your eye out for dolphins swimming below. Return to the CBD for dinner and a chance to indulge in some of Sydney’s famous nightlife.

Included Activities

Sydney city sights tour

Meals Included

Leave the hustle and bustle of Sydney behind for the chilled out Hunter Valley. Our own personal wildlife ranger will point out koalas and kangaroos as we make our way to a gourmet lunch – yes, there will be cheese, and wine, and chocolate (the Hunter is famous for it!). Visit Newcastle for an evening of live music.

Included Activities

Meals Included

After breakfast, hit Lakes Way for a coastal walk, then climb up to the lookout for exceptional views across the water. In your free time, perhaps stretch out on the beach (don’t forget the sunscreen) or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, hire a stand-up paddleboard or kayak, or just enjoy a swim. In the afternoon, continue on to Port Macquarie for a sunset cruise.

Included Activities

Port Macquarie sunset cruise

Meals Included

Meet the fuzzy patients at the local koala hospital, then travel to Dorrigo National Park, an area famous for its lush rainforest and waterfalls. End the day in true Australian style – at a traditional Aussie pub.

Included Activities

Koala Hospital Dorrigo National Park

Meals Included

Splash about in Dangar Falls, then head to the laid-back surfer hub of Byron Bay. Visit the local lighthouse for photos, and keep your eyes open for a chance to spot dolphins and whales frolicking off the coast.

Meals Included

It’s a free day today. Perhaps start the day with a swim in the ocean, indulge in a massage, or stretch out your limbs at an optional yoga class. Visit an organic farm, where we’ll pick our own veggies and herbs for a healthy lunch, then the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy.

Included Activities

Byron Bay farm to plate organic lunch experience

Optional Activities

Yoga in Byron Bay - AUD70

Learn to Surf Byron Bay - AUD70

Kayak Tour Byron Bay - AUD64

Meals Included

Cross the border into Queensland and head to Noosa, one of Australia’s top surf spots and home to some of the country’s best beaches. Walk through the national park before hitting up Noosa’s vibrant nightlife or taking it easy at your hotel. Decisions, decisions…

Included Activities

Meals Included

Keep your camera at the ready as we hit the water on a leisurely day cruise around the perfect islands of the Whitsundays. Stop at the famous Whitehaven Beach, then snorkel amid coral and colourful fish, or just kick back on the boat.

Meals Included

It’s a slight change of pace today as we board a train and travel through cane fields to Tully. Meet an Indigenous family who’ll take us to a beautiful swimming hole in the rainforest. Learn about bush tucker in the Tully Gorge National Park, then prepare traditional food and set up a campfire, before getting the chance to see some more iconic Australian animals on an evening spotlighting tour.

Included Activities

Train journey Airlie Beach to Tully

Tully Indigenous Experience

Meals Included

After breakfast in a local café, travel into the wet, steamy tropics of FNQ. Take a refreshing dip in a waterfall before heading to Lake Eacham, a crystal-clear crater lake. Visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’, then continue on to Cairns.

Meals Included

A trip to Australia isn’t complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef! Cruise around the reef, go snorkelling and learn about the efforts being made to conserve this incredible world wonder. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travelling companions in Cairns.

Days

15

Price from

$5,490AUD

Walking? Wilderness? Wildlife? Wine? Enjoy them all – along with pristine beaches and delicious food – on this active east coast adventure.

Explore Australia’s stunning east coast, taking in the iconic sights of Byron Bay, Fraser Island and the Great Barrier Reef, as you make your way from continental Sydney to tropical Cairns. Sample wine and cheese in the Hunter Valley, get up close to koalas at an animal hospital, splash about in pristine swimming holes, and cruise around the picture-perfect islands of the Whitsundays.

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Important notes

1. Day 1 is an arrival day. You can arrive into Sydney at any time this evening and head to the hotel. There will be a reservation under your name.
2. This trip finishes after breakfast in Cairns on day 15. You are free to depart any time today.

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